Flower and Dean

A huge thank you to all the volunteers from Deutsche Bank who helped with the repainting of the Flower and Dean Community Centre a couple of weeks ago.

Says Resident Engagement and Partnerships Officer, Amma Nkrumah: “We partnered up with an organisation called Team UP, a social enterprise (Not-For-Profit), based in the Volunteer Centre Camden, Kentish Town. Team Up are experts at matching business requirements to volunteer projects and programmes that meet local social priorities.”

Amma went on to thank colleagues Linda Kelly, Sacha Black and Martin Swann for their support in getting the initiative off the ground. Isn’t teamwork grand?

The sunny main meeting room, with its pleasing floor to ceiling windows looking out on the courtyard, is very versatile and can play host to a variety of activities and events.

If you would like to use the centre, or know of a local group that would, please get in touch with your Amma Nkrumah at residentengagements@onehousing.co.uk

Last Thursday of every month

Just a reminder that residents of the Flower and Dean estate are invited to attend our Community Hub Support sessions held on the last Thursday of every month at the newly redecorated Flower and Dean Community Centre, 10am-12noon.

Next meeting - next Thursday 30 March

Please pop by for a chat, a cuppa and the chance to meet some of your neighbours. One Housing team, including your Resident Engagement and Partnerships Officer, Amma Nkrumah will be on hand to offer advice and information.

See you there.

Spring is a beautiful season, and it promises to be even more so this year down at Flower and Dean Community Centre.

The centre –itself looking very smart in a fresh new coat of paint – will play host to an exhibition of paintings created by residents.

The residents have been attending art workshops at the centre, learning how to draw, sketch and paint on canvas.

The workshops continue, but the work-in-progress has already revealed hidden talents and budding creativity.

In addition to creating beautiful pictures, the residents have talked about how these classes have brought them altogether, allowed them to become absorbed in the process of creativity, and provided therapeutic benefits.

Residents are invited to enjoy some of those ‘therapeutic benefits’ for themselves, by popping along to see the exhibition. You never know – you might be inspired!

Did you know that we work with a number of employers who can offer vacancies to our residents?

The current list includes opportunities in catering and hospitality, care, operational and environmental services.

There are opportunities both for those with and those without qualifications and experience – and offering the appropriate range of salaries.

In short, there’s something for everyone, from the school leaver through to the person who has been there, done that, and is ready to do it some more!

Take a look, and if you are interested in any of the roles, please contact our Employment and Training team via employmentandtrainingteam@onehousing.co.uk.

One of our advisors will be in touch with more details.

Current vacancies

A reminder that our new Community Hub begins next Thursday - 2 February

Fancy a cuppa? Want to chat? Need some advice?

Event: Community Support Hub

Venue: The Flower and Dean Community Centre, Spitalfields, London E1 6QT

Day: Thursdays

Time: 10am - 12 noon.

For more information please contact your local resident engagement and partnership officer, Amma Nkrumah: ankrumah@onehousing.co.uk / 07342062379

Issues we may be able to help you with include housing support, employment and training, and applying for Community Fund Grants. See you there!

We’re delighted to work with non-profit organisation Tutors United to provide free weekly lessons in Maths and English to school children in years 4, 5 and 6 (8-11 years old) over the 2022/23 academic year.

This service can have a huge impact on pupils who have fallen a bit behind and would like to improve their performance at school. Tutors United recruit and train university students to deliver exciting hour-long sessions that complement the national curriculum.

• After just eight hours of English tuition, EAL pupils progress on average two sub-levels in English.

• After 12 hours of tuition, pupils improve their performance in maths by 35%.

We have a limited number of spaces available for face-to-face tuition that takes place every Monday at Flower and Dean Community Centre, 41 Flower and Dean Walk, Spitalfields, London E1 6QT.

To register your child, click here. Please note that spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis so sign up now to avoid disappointment!

In need of a helping hand this winter?

Please join us at the Flower and Dean Community Centre for:

Event: A warm welcome

Date: from Thursday 2 February

Time: Thursdays 4pm - 6pm

• a warm place to be
• free refreshments
• free wifi
• Fun activities
• Well-being support
• Friendly company

For enquiries contact local resident engagement and partnership officer, Amma Nkrumah - ankrumah@onehousing.co.uk / 07342 062 379

Fancy a chat? Need some advice?

Event: Our community support hub is here every Thursday from February.

Venue: The Flower and Dean Community Centre

Date: Starts Thursday 2 February

Time: Thursdays 10am - 12 noon.

Residents are welcome to pop in for a chat and a cuppa.

For more information please contact your local resident engagement and partnership officer, Amma Nkrumah: ankrumah@onehousing.co.uk / 07342062379

Issues we may be able to help you with include housing support, employment and training, applying for Community Fund Grants, to name just a few.